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Add 48/3 and 7/35

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 7/35

48/3 + 7/35 is 81/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    48/3 = 48 × 35/3 × 35 = 1680/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    7/35 = 7 × 3/35 × 3 = 21/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/105 + 21/105 = 1680 + 21/105 = 1701/105
  5. 1701/105 simplified gives 81/5
  6. So, 48/3 + 7/35 = 81/5
    In mixed form: 161/5

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